The Finance Accounts Assistant (FAA) post is one of the most competitive recruitments conducted by the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board.
The syllabus is wide because it combines Accounts + General Subjects + J&K GK, so random study does not work. You need a planned 6-month approach.
This plan is designed for an average student starting from basics and studying 5–7 hours daily.
FAA Exam Syllabus (Understand First)
Core Subjects
Accountancy (very important — highest weightage)
Economics
Mathematics
General Subjects
General English
Reasoning
Statistics (basic)
Computer Basics
General Awareness + J&K GK
Remember: You are not competing in English or GK — selection depends mainly on Accounts + Maths.
Month-Wise Preparation Plan
Month 1 — Foundation Building
Goal: Understand basics, do not rush.
Study Focus
Accounts
Basic accounting concepts
Accounting principles
Double entry system
Journal & Ledger
Maths
Percentage
Ratio & Proportion
Average
English
Parts of speech
Basic grammar rules
J&K GK
Districts, rivers, passes
What You Must Achieve
You should be able to:
pass journal entries
solve simple percentage questions
identify J&K geography
Study time split (daily):
Accounts: 2.5 hrs
Maths: 1.5 hrs
English: 1 hr
GK: 1 hr
Month 2 — Core Concepts
Accounts (Most Important Stage)
Subsidiary books
Trial balance
Cash book
Bank reconciliation statement (BRS)
Maths
Profit & Loss
Simple Interest
Compound Interest
Computer
Basics of computer
Memory, CPU, hardware/software
J&K GK
History of Jammu
Dogra rulers
Target: You should now start solving previous questions.
Month 3 — The Scoring Stage
Now FAA becomes serious.
Accounts
Depreciation
Final Accounts (Trading, P&L, Balance Sheet)
This chapter alone can decide selection.
Maths
Time & Work
Time & Distance
Reasoning
Analogy
Coding-decoding
Series
English
Tenses
Articles
Prepositions
J&K GK
Polity after 2019
Panchayati Raj
Start weekly mock tests.
Month 4 — Advanced Level
Accounts (High Weightage)
Partnership Accounts
Rectification of errors
Economics
Demand & Supply
Inflation
National income
Statistics
Mean, median, mode
Graphs and tables
Computer
MS Word, Excel basics
Internet, email
You should now be solving full-length practice papers.
Month 5 — Revision + PYQs
This is the most important month.
Do NOT start new books.
You must:
Revise accounts daily
Solve previous year papers
Practice 100 maths questions daily
Focus:
Balance sheet problems
BRS
Depreciation
Revise complete J&K GK once.
Month 6 — Final Selection Phase
Only 3 Things Now
Mock tests (every 2 days)
Revision notebooks
Weak areas correction
Do:
10 full mock tests
revise formulas daily
revise accounts daily
Avoid:
new books
new coaching
random YouTube videos
Daily Study Routine (Ideal)
Morning (Fresh Mind)
Accounts (2–3 hrs)
Afternoon
Maths + Statistics (2 hrs)
Evening
English + Reasoning (1.5 hrs)
Night
J&K GK + Current Affairs (1 hr)
Common Mistakes FAA Aspirants Make
Studying only GK
Ignoring accounts numericals
Not practicing BRS
No mock tests
Changing books repeatedly
Book Priority (Very Important)
For FAA:
Accounts book matters more than any GK book.
Because:
A student strong in accounts but average in GK can still qualify.
A student strong in GK but weak in accounts usually fails.
Final Advice (Teacher’s Note)
If you study seriously for 6 months with discipline:
2 months learning
2 months practice
2 months revision
you have a realistic chance of selection.
The FAA exam is not about intelligence — it is about consistency and numerical practice, especially in accounting. Students who solve accounting questions daily almost always outperform those who only read theory.
JKSSB FAA (Finance Accounts Assistant) — 10 Important FAQs
Q1. What is the full form of FAA?
Answer: Finance Accounts Assistant.
Q2. Which organization conducts the FAA recruitment in J&K?
Answer: Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB).
Q3. What is the minimum educational qualification for FAA?
Answer: Any Graduate
Q4. Is the FAA exam numerical or theory based?
Answer: Mostly numerical, because Accountancy and Mathematics carry high weightage.
Q5. Which subject has the highest importance in FAA selection?
Answer: Accountancy (especially Final Accounts, BRS, Depreciation and Partnership).
Q6. Is there any interview in the FAA selection process?
Answer: No. Selection is based on the written examination merit followed by document verification.
Q7. What is the salary of a Finance Accounts Assistant in J&K?
Answer: Pay Level-5
Basic Pay: around ₹29,200/month
Gross salary (approx): ₹40,000–₹45,000 including allowances.
Q8. Where are FAA employees posted?
Answer: Mainly in:
Treasury offices
Accounts sections of government departments
Directorate offices
District administration offices
Q9. How much time is generally enough to prepare for FAA?
Answer: About 5–6 months of disciplined preparation is sufficient for a serious candidate.
Q10. What is the biggest mistake FAA aspirants make?
Answer: Ignoring accounting numericals and focusing only on GK or current affairs.
In FAA, strong accounting practice is the key to selection.